The Buckeye Flame

12/07/2025

Columbus holds first public hearing on proposed LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission.

Applications for appointment could open as early as fall, with the commission starting by year’s end.

Applications for appointment could open as early as fall, with the commission starting by year’s end.

11/07/2025

YOUR FRIDAY FEELS: A rural Ohio community is about to celebrate their first Pride in the most family way possible.

When Brittany Rayl couldn’t find a nearby celebration for her daughters to attend, she created one.

When Brittany Rayl couldn’t find a nearby celebration for her daughters to attend, she created one.

10/07/2025

LAST DAY OF OUR 5TH BIRTHDAY CAMPAIGN! - If you value our coverage, NOW is the time to support Ohio's LGBTQ+ newsroom. Recurring donations are what keeps our content FREE.

And this is the last day to get perks like stickers or a LIMITED EDITION BUCKEYE FLAME HOODIE!

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10/07/2025

Ohio Republicans decide Equal Rights Amendment will need double the signatures to get on the ballot.

State Ballot Board separates the non-discrimination language into two amendments, requiring twice the work.

State Ballot Board separates the non-discrimination language into two amendments, requiring twice the work.

09/07/2025

NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay: The Anything But Beautiful Bill, LGBTQ+ Funding Woes & Dumb Ohio Bills

Featuring: Dana Piccoli (News is Out), David DeWitt (Ohio Capital Journal) and Juan Michael Porter II (U.S. PLHIV Caucus)

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Featuring: Dana Piccoli (News is Out), David DeWitt (Ohio Capital Journal) and Juan Michael Porter II (US PLHIV Caucus)

09/07/2025

This News is So Gay: The Anything But Beautiful Bill, LGBTQ+ Funding Woes & Dumb Ohio Bills

Featuring: Dana Piccoli (News is Out), David DeWitt (Ohio Capital Journal) and Juan Michael Porter II (US PLHIV Caucus)

Featuring: Dana Piccoli (News is Out), David DeWitt (Ohio Capital Journal) and Juan Michael Porter II (US PLHIV Caucus)

08/07/2025

“We need this amendment so that we do not have more of our rights stripped away.”

Ohio Equal Rights Amendment moves one step closer to voters weighing in on banning discrimination, approving marriage equality.

“We need this amendment so that we do not have more of our rights stripped away.”

07/07/2025

Ohio’s Center for Christian Virtue reclassified as anti-LGBTQ+ hate group.

The Southern Poverty Law Center adds CCV to its list of anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups following a six-year absence.

The Southern Poverty Law Center adds CCV to its list of anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups following a six-year absence

06/07/2025

‘It’s proof of our existence’: How the Ohio Le***an Archives is recording history as it’s erased.

As programs recognizing LGBTQ+ people are cut, an Ohio archive is doing what q***r Americans always have: preserving their own history.

As programs recognizing LGBTQ+ people are cut, an Ohio archive is doing what q***r Americans always have: preserving their own history.

05/07/2025

ICYMI: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed the state’s two-year budget, vetoing three anti-LGBTQ+ measures and leaving three intact.

Lawmakers have until December 31, 2026—the end of the current legislative session—to override any of DeWine’s vetoes.

Gov. Mike DeWine also vetoed language that would defund homeless shelters supporting trans youth

04/07/2025

Need something new to listen to for the long weekend ahead?

Check out these 16 LGBTQ+ Ohio ! There's something for everyone.

LGBTQ+ individuals across Ohio are creating impactful podcasts covering topics from true crime and theater to religion and love.

03/07/2025

Ohio is home to more than 130 LGBTQ+ nonprofit organizations supporting and empowering the LGBTQ+ community.

Our goal with this LGBTQ+ Ohio Nonprofit Guide is to help individuals find the community they might be seeking.

Our goal with this LGBTQ+ Ohio Nonprofit Guide is to support individuals finding the community they might be seeking.